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edinburgh travel
Getting to Edinburgh is easy! Scotland's capital is well-served by road and rail networks and has both major international airport and a ferry port within easy reach of the city centre. This section is dedicated to directing you to Travel Information, travel to and around Edinburgh by sea, road, bus/coach, air and rail, travel guides, transport in Edinburgh, directions, street maps of Edinburgh, as well as car hire and automobile rental. The Rail network connects the two cities in just over 4 hours. The mainland of Europe is now also linked directly to Rosyth by Sea from Zeebrugge.
Edinburgh International Airport receives direct flights from a wide range of destinations across Europe, North America and elsewhere in the UK. Edinburgh International Airport is just 7 miles to the heart of Edinburgh and is served by many of the new low cost carriers as well as many of the major international carriers. Outside of London, Edinburgh is the most popular flight destination in the UK and there are around 40 flights daily to London. Superfast Ferries from Rosyth port((just 11 miles from city centre), well under an hour away from Edinburgh, provide daily services to/from the Continent via Zeebrugge. High-speed inter-city train services along Britain's East coast main line link Edinburgh to major centres throughout eastern England as far as London while the West Coast main line connects the city with areas such as the Lake District, Chester and Bath.
All of Edinburgh's access points boast excellent bus, taxi or rail facilities linking them with the city centre, details for which can be found via the Travelling Around Edinburgh section.
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 Edinburgh Capital Hotel
 One of two sister Edinburgh hotels, the Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel is just off, and to the west of, the centre of Edinburgh close to the Airport but also a short ride from the city centre.
Edinburgh City Hotel
Cringletie House Hotel
 Cringletie House is a romantically splendid Victorian baronial mansion set in 28 acres of gardens and woodland in the beautiful rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.
Dukes Of Windsor Street
 Dukes of Windsor Street is a Stylish Boutique Hotel situated just 10 minutes walk from the city centre. Set in a quiet Georgian street, yet only a five minute walk away from a large selection of Edinburgh’s excellent restaurants, clubs, theatres, shops, cinemas, banks and businesses.
Edinburgh Cottages
 Hunter Holiday Cottages is in the "Heart of Midlothian", in beautiful countryside on a working farm, yet only 10 miles from the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city.
Fountain Court Apartments
 Edinburgh serviced apartments with superb city centre location within easy walking distance from Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle & EICC. The apartments are situated within a secure modern complex with entry-phone system & complimentary off street parking.
Inverleith Hotel
 This Victorian town house hotel overlooks the Royal Botanic Gardens next to Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. The Inverlieth Hotel is family run and offers guests all ensuite facilities, TV, telephone, also tea and coffee making facilities in all the rooms.
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
 Ideally situated close to city centre, the 4* Kildonan Lodge Hotel with its own private car park is an outstanding example of Victorian elegance providing the perfect setting for your visit to Scotland's capital.
Merith House Hotel
 The Merith House Hotel is situated approximately 1 mile from Princess Street. A mere 5-10 minutes from both the city centre and Leith Docks (where there are a host of cosy restaurants and wine bars to relax in) we make the perfect location for the tourist and the business traveller. Why not take the opportunity to visit the former Royal Yacht Britannia, who rests in the docks only five minutes away.
Prestonfield - Edinburgh
 Less than a year after reopening under the new ownership of Scotland's leading restaurateur and hotelier James Thomson, Prestonfield - Edinburgh's most indulgent retreat is now HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2005 and has been named as one of the BEST 101 HOTELS IN THE WORLD by style-bible Tatler.
Park View House Hotel
 Built in 1860, Park View House Hotel was once an elegant family home and is situated in the heart of Scotland's Capital. A mere 5-10 minutes from both the city centre and Leith Docks (where there are a host of cosy restaurants and wine bars to relax in) we make the perfect location for the tourist and the business traveller.
Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport
 Voted Quality Hotel of the year, United Kingdom, The Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport offers 95 well appointed bedrooms, all with on suite facilities, direct dial telephone, modem links, colour TV with satellite channels, and writing desk with ample space for working.
The Od Waverley Hotel
 The Old Waverley Hotel, is situated on the world famous Princes Street in the hart of Edinburgh.
Built in 1847 the hotel has gone through a number of changes over the years to become the landmark hotel
that it is today. With 66 bedrooms most of which have either a view of Princes Street Gardens and the Scott monument or Edinburgh Castle. Most of the room where refurnished early in 2003 and all room have recently had new beds.
The Witchery By The Castle
 Recently ranked the worlds fourth most romantic destination by the Independent & Brides Magazine, the uniquely indulgent and theatrical suites at The Witchery by the Castle are exceptionally decadent hide-aways that regularly feature among the great places in the world to stay.
The Edinburgh Residence
 The most distinguished collection of luxury townhouse suites in Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Residence offers a refreshing alternative to a star hotel, where you will enjoy an experience to remember.
Bonham
You would hardly believe when relaxing in this privately owned Edinburgh Victorian town house hotel, that you are situated in the heart of Edinburgh. Just minutes walk from the West End and famous sites, down a leafy peaceful street, lies The Bonham Hotel.
Channings
 Channings is located on a quiet cobbled street only 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Edinburgh, with easy access to the host of shops on Princes Street and the timeless grandeur of Edinburgh Castle.
Borough
 Borough’s informal yet luxurious style recently won this reassuringly individual boutique hotel acclaim as one of Condé Nast Traveller’s 32 Coolest New Hotels in the World. For those with discerning taste it’s the perfect place to indulge yourself – relaxed and welcoming yet highly fashionable and contemporary.
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